What is preferred seating on Hawaiian Airlines?

Hawaiian caters to passengers within U.S. and also connects them with exotic locations in Asia-Pacific including Korea and Japan. In order to better serve its flyers, Hawaiian announced an upgrade to its economy class in-flight service in 2012. The airliner offers flyers access to premium lounges and chef-curated on-board meals. In this WingsTravo blog, we will offer readers a sneak peek at their preferred seating.

How are preferred seating better Hawaiian Airlines?

As the name suggests, these seats are not available to everyone. Since there are portions in an aircraft where flyers tend to get more satisfaction in terms of convenience, they have been earmarked for Hawaiian Airlines seat selection. Airlines charge extra for allocating aisle seats and window seats. Hawaiian has taken it a step further. Because it helps passengers disembark faster when the aircraft touches down, the seats located closer to the boarding area have been designated as preferred. So, while they are in Main Cabin, passengers can choose the Main Cabin preferred seats for extra convenience when boarding and deboarding. Here is how a Main Cabin preferred seats are a better deal.

• Have earlier access to the overhead bins

• Can upgrade to extra comfort or first-class seats

• Select your seat before check-in 

Our travel experts at Wingstravo can guide you in choosing the seats on Hawaiian. To seek their help, you can call us at +1-888-413-6950 or 1 (800) 367-5320.

Can I purchase a Main Cabin preferred seat?

Hawaiian Airlines has a transparent seat booking process as it allows you to see the seating chart of your aircraft. The Main Cabin preferred seats can be distinguished by their color on the chart. And the price of these seats will be apparent when you move your cursor on them. By paying Hawaiian Airlines selection fee you can book them. There are, however, other ways you can snag a Main Cabin preferred seat.

• Use your e-certificates to buy a Main Cabin preferred seat

• Hawaiian Airlines Gift Cards can be used to purchase a Main Cabin preferred seat

Are there ways for me to snag seat upgrades on Hawaiian?

On Hawaiian, you can bid for a seat upgrade. If your bid is successful, you may get the grand opportunity to travel in First Class. So, on Hawaiian Airlines choose seats as well as bid for them. You must be mindful of the below while you make an upgrade offer. 

• The amount of bid offer is separate from and additional to the amount paid for the original ticket purchased.

• If an upgrade bid is accepted, you will not be refunded the amount paid for earlier seat selection.

• Passengers are only permitted to submit, modify or cancel a bid offer up to 28 hours prior to scheduled departure,   

Does Hawaiian require me to follow terms and conditions?

When you’re flying with these airlines, Hawaiian seat selection online is possible. However, you should be aware of certain terms and conditions which are attached to Main Cabin preferred and Main Cabin basic seats.

• Preferred seats are available on a per flight segment basis and are subject to availability.

• You cannot use the payment you make for selecting Main Cabin preferred seat for upgrading to Extra Comfort seat.    

Picking the right seat can make a difference while you are travelling on Hawaiian. Do give WingsTravo a call at +1-888-413-6950 or 1 (800) 367-5320 so that we can guide you.